Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) has successfully wrapped up the fourth wave of our “Road Shark” traffic safety campaign. Working with the Virginia State Police, our officers issued over 7,000 citations and warnings between August 5 and August 11, targeting reckless driving and other dangerous behaviors in traffic-heavy areas. So far in 2024, our Road
Read moreFairfax County, VA – With the recent release of the First Quarter Crime Report by the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), spotlighting the nation’s 70 largest police departments across key crime categories, including Homicide, Rape, Robbery, and Aggravated Assault, we proudly affirm that Fairfax County retains its distinction as the safest jurisdiction of its size. In the MCCA’s evaluation of violent crime ratings
Read moreFairfax County, VA – Wave two of FCPD’s “Road Shark” campaign yielded great results. This coordinated traffic campaign is aimed at deterring aggressive driving, reducing crashes, and changing driving behavior. Between April 22 and 28, the Fairfax County Police Department worked in conjunction with the Virginia State Police (VSP) and raised the bar by issuing over 6,500 citations and warnings,
Read moreFairfax County, VA – First wave of Road Shark is a wrap with nearly 5,700 citations and warnings. Between March 17 and 23, the Fairfax County Police Department worked in conjunction with the Virginia State Police in completing the first wave of our 2024 “Road Shark” traffic safety campaign within Fairfax County. Road Shark represents a strategic initiative focused
Read moreFairfax County, VA – Today, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) and Virginia State Police (VSP) are announcing the launch of “Road Shark” campaign for 2024. Road Shark is a high-visibility and coordinated enforcement and education effort to deter aggressive driving, reduce crashes, and change driving behavior. Building upon the success of the 2023 initiative, the Road Shark program continues
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